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Sarah is a staff writer at Keeper Tax and has her Enrolled Agent license with the IRS. Her work has been featured on Business Insider and Money Under 30. She has nearly a decade of public accounting experience, and has worked with clients in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, real estate, wholesale and retail, finance, and ecommerce.

Sarah has extensive experience offering strategic tax planning at the state and federal level. During her time in industry, she handled tax returns for C Corps, S corps, partnerships, nonprofits, and sole proprietorships.

Sarah is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) and maintains her continuing education requirements by completing over 30 hours of tax training every year. In her spare time, she is a devoted cat mom and enjoys hiking, baking, and overwatering her houseplants.

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My parent claims me as a dependent and already filed, can I reverse that with the IRS and file on my own?

How many years can I lose money on my freelance business before I get into trouble?

How do I claim home depreciation as a freelancer?

As a freelancer, can I write off health and medical expenses?

Can I write off covid tests?

I have not file taxes yet on my business that is fairly new and have not been able to balance sense the begining of the covid 19 pandemic. Can you tell me if I am still eligable for the eidl grant without the business taxes being filed?

I'm trying to file for the SBA edia funds and I get getting denied what classifies as verification if I didn't do my 2019 or recent taxes

I’m a photographer & send my photos to an editor then pay them through PayPal. Would I have to manually categorize those transactions to see them as a write off in the app?

Would the independent caregivers for my parents be considered 1099 workers?

I’m an independent contractor driver for both my main job and side gig. I have not paid quarterly taxes for 2021. Where do I go from here? What are some good ways for record keeping such as invoices and receipts?

Is the 1040-es form mandatory to fill out prior to making the estimated tax payment? or can we skip that 1040-es form & go straight to making the payment? Thank you!

How do i pay quarterly taxes if I started a contract job mid year? I have a W2 for the work I did Jan - June '21 but was contracted for a new company July '21 - Jan '22. It's my first time submitting quarterly taxes and I missed the Sept deadline.

If an insurance company requests a completed W-9 Form as a stipulation to a settlement agreement for compensation for damage to credit as a result of an improper claim denial, will these monies be taxed as income and treated as payment to ind. contractor?

Our nonprofit received a 1099 for consulting services to another agency. They will be paying the non profit a lump sum. Our executive director who is on our payroll, was the actual one doing the consulting so do we send through payroll? Or 1099?

If my mom gave us 3 kids her house in year 2000 and she passed away in 2019 , the house needed a lot of work which we did and we sold it in 2021. How much of that sale is taxable and are there any deductions we can take off the capital gains?

what if i did not put my business income on my 2019 tax return due to low amount. will my eidl grant application be denied?

I’m out of town and a piece of equipment has become available that I need. A friend of mine, who owns another business, has offered to buy that equipment and then sell it to me for the exact same price. Does my friend suffer any tax liabilities?

If I have multiple side businesses in the process of starting soon, plus have a holding llc how do I fill out this form? For an example as a Life & Wellness Coach to making and selling homemade candles, soap and oils.

On a 1099 form how much should I put aside for taxes on 5000.00 a week

On a 1099 payroll average 4500 a week how much should I put aside for taxes

I've been living off an inheritance and haven't had income. I want to sell my home in California, buy 2 properties in N Carolina and rent one of them. I have lived here just over 1 year - how much capital gains will I pay?

Friend sold some items on Etsy. Received a check and 1099 for the sale amount minus the commission. What forms must be filed that takes the cost of selling the items into account so she pays taxes on the gain only? Thanks

Can people deduct mortgage interest on federal income tax returns?

Hi, question is regarding 1099 vs. W2. We are a medical per diem staffing agency. We do not organize nor make the per diems work in facilities they don't want to, nor do we make them work shifts or days they do not want to. They merely just refuse.

If I’m not a business on eBay, and I sell $20,000 of items for much less than I paid for them, can I use expenses and price loss to reduce the income on the $20,000 to zero?

Would I be better off due to doing doordash part time this whole year, to do taxes myself or my tax accountant

I am a 1099-NEC worker, by I work solely for one company; must I file taxes as an independent contractor?

I am a new YouTuber content creator and I don't yet have any income made yet. My question I am going to write off the 5000.00 dollar startup cost of my business, I have all of my receipts but I notice there is also operational costs, is the additional?

Do you know if I would have to claim any settlements I received this year on my taxes being it was a medical settlement. The settlement was for just under $22,000 and I don't want to end up owing money by not claiming it on my taxes

I have already did my 2019 tax return and I need to amend it for the advanced EIDL grant I just wonder can I give them a copy of that or does it have to be ran through the IRS first

Hi I just bought a new vehicle can I write it off And can you explain to me how this works

Hello I am involved with a farming business and want to know if we can buy an expensive chicken house and write that off our taxes ? The farm is in Oregon

This year I recently started a 1099 remote telehealth job where I see 6 clients a week. For tax purposes, I had the following questions:1) can I write off the laptop I bought? 2) Does this job qualify me for the QBI deduction?

I trade Forex and HFX (High Frequency Trading) & I live In Texas Do i Have to pay taxes on that money? And if so how much? And are forex traders considered self employed? Thanks

I want to do a Roth conversion from a traditional IRA this month (Dec '21). If I pay the tax on the conversion when I do my taxes in April of next year, I expect to owe about 6k to the irs. Will I have to pay a penalty for that large amount owed?

If I open a IRA and put the max amount is the money I put in the IRA tax deductible. Meaning is the money now not included in my total tax owed for the year.

How can I determine what federal and state tax to withhold on an RMD from a retirement account?Thank you.

I received a settlement from RoundUp case. I was wondering how much can I give to my wife, tax free?

In the middle of purchasing a business and the real estate it operates in, I'm wondering if having the price allocation heavily in favor of the buyer or seller will cause red flags within the IRS? Will they want to see something that is reasonable?

If my business is location independent and I travel for business 3-9 months out of the year are my lodging expenses tax deductible?

I never filed 2019 taxes how can I still be approved for my reconsideration SBA eidl loan

I am a 1099 contract therapist for a local for-profit mental health agency. They take 40% of my billed services, acting more or less as a billing clearinghouse, that 40% being their fee. Can I deduct this cost on my Schedule C?

My company filed for bankruptcy and went out of business. All employees got a small check from bankruptcy court. I received $89.94.will I receive a 1099 form and from whom. The attorneys, the court ?

Can my S-corp Learn myself money temporarily, without it being a taxable event?

If my 70-year-old mom sells her house in Oregon and pays off her mortgage but does not buy another house will she have to pay taxes on the net if it is under 150K?

The more business expenses I deduct, the lower my income will look on paper, right? Will taking too many write-offs make it hard for me to take out a loan and get financing?

In a short tax year for a new S-corp, the first sale will be the last week of December and the owner is generous and wants to send the income to charity, is there still an obligation or best practice to run payroll for reasonable compensation?

I want to know if I still have time to set up a HSA health savings account for tax yr. . 2021

hi my dad would like to give me 50000 as a gift as part of an inheritance . How much tax liability will I incur and how much tax liability will he incur? he as not given any monies before and no assets Thank you

Can I claim Netflix as deduction if I work as freelance film maker?

1. Is it true that I can take a lunch break in the middle of driving and write off my meal? 2. If I write off new my phone, and am not sure the exact percentage how much accumulates to work and not work, do I simply write off 50% of my purchase?

I have already gotten a loan and ask for an increase. My increase application was with drawn cause I didn't file 2019. Is it still late to file now and re-request?

Is luggage/bags for business travel a business expense?

If I am an S Corp, can I pay myself as an w2 or a 1099 employee?

I am employed with full benefits and get W2 form. I also have outside employment teaching and get paid and will get 1099 form. Can I form an LLC with 1099 employment to save taxes as this is about 25% of my total income (substantial amount, won't go on)?

As a small business owner. Do I pay taxes on a 1099 I give to my employees?

I’m 63 receiving SS each month. The limit I can earn is about 19,000. What happens if I go over that amount?

I own a massage business and want to buy a dry sauna how much is a tax write off

Should I incorporate an LLC for an eBay business.

Can I deduct car mileage, phone bill, gas receipts, new tires, car maintenance, car insurance and tolls on my SE form?

How do I categorize concert tickets as a deduction for my business as a music instructor?

What is the S corps general ledger entry when it receives a distribution from an LLC of which it is a member? Debit the S corps bank account. And then credit what account? Thanks in advance for your answer.

What is my estimated long term capital gains on a home a sale in CA? Purchased in 2005 for $595, currently owe $220k, sale price $850k, Filing single, annual income $50k

are automobiles tax deductible?

when are judgments taxable?

Can my husband claim my son on taxes since we are separated and I have provided all of his care financially. He’s been with me every ainskw night of the year. There is no court order or parenting plan

Can services i purchase for my business on Fiver be a tax write-off?

If I lose 50k in my personal brokerage account trading stocks but make 300k in profits with my LLC Company in the same year, will the 50k be deducted from the 300k profits. Will my total capital gains for the year be 250k?

how can i access my 1040

I receive social security and have 1099 wages.. how is the social security taxed?

I started working as a contractor for the past two months. I've been setting aside the taxes but don't know where to go from there. The schedule says quarterly so would I just pay for July and August? Thanks for your help.

Can I claim the payments on my car that I use for deliveries (Doordash and UberEats) even if I purchased it with a loan 18 months before I started with the delivery services?

Hello, I'm wondering if Keeper Tax will calculate estimated taxes? Best,Pierre

If I received a giftcard for my birthday and I bought business supplies with it, is the price of the business supplies tax deductible?

Hi, I receive my green card in March 2021 and start freelancing at end of March 2021 (I had no income before March 2021). I have 2 questions: should I pay quarterly taxes? and If I do, can keeper tax help me?

I bought a work vehicle. My loan payments are 227/month, Insurance 100/month and I put 2500 down on it. Can I write off any of this?

what is the maximum SEP IRA deduction?

Hello, I am a W-2 employee but want to start a sole propriater (Schedule-C) business on the side. Does the standard deduction only apply to one of those incomes or is it split between them? Thank you

Hello, I work full time as W-2 Employee but recently started an LLC this year. I was wondering if both tax returns can be done through you guys. Thanks

I make 1000$ a week salary as a subcontractor, how much in taxes would I have to pay for the year

Will it be cheaper for me to live in NYC or NJ tax wise. I work for NYC.

My mom uses her car to take me to Rover jobs. Can I take deductions for her car use; mileage, repairs, etc?

I make $20/hr and work around 40-45 hrs a week and I’m gonna be doing taxes in pa how much will I owe every three months in taxes?

I received a 1099 for $425 as part of a class action settlement/ under the reportable $600 to the IRS. Since was a class action including 100s of plaintiffs, do I still need to report this 1099 as specified in the settlement agreement court document?

Is the new car purchase for a small business can be considered an operating expense? The car is needed for the transportation of supplies and we plan to put down 50% and finance 50%. Or is it better to lease the car and write off lease payments.

When they ask for a 2019 tax return for business what can you send if it was completed on your 1040?

If you run a tow company from your home and have a garage and office. What expenses can you write off?

When to start quarterly taces

I need my 2020 record and they sent the 21a!!! Help

I already filled my 1040 can I amended to put schedule c?

How can my son file his taxes after he has been claimed as a dependent on our taxes?

I was claimed as a dependent by my parents. When I try to file my taxes with keeper tax, I have no option to elect that I have already been claimed and now my taxes have been kicked back.

How do I take out my cash savings

Can I get a PPP loan without documentation?

Hi if supplier has nexus in a state but i dont, and they ship to that state of that customer for me the remote canaadian seller selling in a usa state, do i get their nexus?

I started to pay quarterly taxes in 2020. I paid two of the estimated taxes and missed two. Should I receive a statement from the Gov showing what I paid. If so, what is the form number? If not, how do I deduct what I already paid?

I started to pay quarterly taxes in 2020. I paid two of the estimated taxes and missed two. Should I receive a statement from the Gov showing what I paid. If so, what is the form number? If not, how do I deduct what I already paid?

My 18 yr old daughter filed her taxes and did not check the box that she can be claimed on someone elses taxes. ( She lived in my home 12 months of the year and I pay 100% of her support). My tax return has been rejected via efile due to her SSN, how fix

What if the company had gone out of business And u can't reach no one for answers

Is income from doordash a qualified business income?